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How I stood strong, killed Obasanjo’s third term agenda – Ken Nnamani
Former Senate President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senator Ken Nnamani, has revealed how he aborted the planned to amend constitution to allow for third term in office during former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Nnamani said his model of legislating was shaped by the debate about whether the legislator is an agent or a trustee. Speaking Thursday in Read More
Troops neutralize 4 terrorists in North-east
…4 others killed in IED explosion The Nigerian Army said, troops of Joint Task Force Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed alongside Cameroonian Defence Force in the North-east have killed four Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP)/ Boko Haram terrorists at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wulgo. A statement by Army spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu Monday, also said four terrorists also Read More
How soldiers killed, burn houses in Imo community-Eye witness
As news about the crisis in Umuokwe Aboshi, Izombe, Oguta LGA of Imo state between the Army with the villagers continues to make the rounds, an eye witness who spoke to our correspondent said that more than 10 Hilux vans filled with soldiers were deployed to Izombe community to kill villagers and burn their houses. Blueprint gathered that crisis started Read More
Ogun demolishes distressed school building after student’s death
Following the recent collapse of a block of classrooms at Nazareth High School, Imeko, that killed one and injured two other students, the Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has ordered the demolition of the distressed school building. The governor, further directed the immediate reconstruction of the demolished block of classrooms and hinted that any other public building found to be Read More
Breaking: Robbers attack bank in Osun governor’s hometown, kill police
The hometown of Osun state governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, Iragbiji, in Boripe local government area, has been attacked by armed robbers and one police officer has been reportedly killed. Blueprint gathered that the robbers attacked a bank located very close to the palace of Aragbiji some minutes after 3pm, Tuesday. The police officer was said to be in the Armoured Personnel Read More
(VIDEO) Happening now: Hoodlums kill Police man, burn patrol vehicle in Onitsha
An unidentified Police man has been killed in the commercial city of Onitsha, Anambra state.
FG wants attackers of firefighters in Kogi brought to book
The federal government has condemned the reported attack on some firefighters and fire trucks by hoodlums in Kogi state, saying such act “is unacceptable and those responsible will definitely not go unpunished.” Controller General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS) Dr. Liman Ibrahim, has however has vowed that those behind the act described as ‘dastardly’ will surely be punished The Read More
Commercial motorcyclist commit suicide in Osun, jumps into river
A commercial motorcyclist, Wednesday, killed himself by jumping into Osun river in Osogbo, Osun state capital. The incident happened around 4:15pm at Gbodofon bridge, old governor’s office, along Ibadan road, Osogbo. It was gathered that the motorcyclist came down on his motorcycle and jumped into the river. Eyewitness account revealed that he was receiving call immediately he parked his motorcycle Read More
Insecurity: Another 2 farmers killed in Osun
Barely two weeks that five farmers were killed in Toro village, Modakeke, two farmers have been killed in Alapata, another village in Modakeke. A man and a woman whose identities yet unknown, were said to be working in their farm when the assailants murdered them. It was gathered that another person who was in the farm very close to where Read More
Excitement as Titan Trust Bank opens Apapa, Lagos branch
Titan Trust Bank Limited has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art branch located at 17, Burma Road, Apapa, Lagos for commercial operations. A statement by the lender said the development is in furtherance of its efforts to offer customers endearing experience. The lender further noted that the new branch provides a full suite of banking products and services for retail Read More
Insecurity: Tide turning against Boko Haram, ISWAP, says APC group
A voluntary think-tank group of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) on the platform of Legacy Awareness and Campaign (APC-LAC), said the tide has turned against the dreaded Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) responsible for the insecurity in Nigeria. The APC group also revealed that “the increased pressure being brought to bear on the insurgents Read More
Woman killed in Osun accident
A woman, whose name could not be ascertained, has been killed in an auto accident that occurred in Osogbo, Osun state capital. It was gathered that the driver immediately ran away, leaving the car at the scene of the accident. The accident occurred around Women and Children Development Foundation, WOCDIF, ring road, Osogbo, Monday evening. The spokesperson of Federal Road Read More
Two trucks crush 65-year-old man in Ebonyi
Two trucks Wednesday afternoon crushed a 65-year-old man to death in Ebonyi state. The deceased simply identified as Papa Elijah was killed at Aforezuna junction on Tran-Saharan highway, Abakaliki. The incident happened when two truck drivers competing for space on the ever busy highway in the state lost control. While one of the trucks hit the deceased, the other one crushed him Read More
5 die in petrol tanker auto crash on Ibadan/Ife expressway
No fewer than five persons, including a cab driver were Monday feared killed in an auto crash at Cecica area of the new Ibadan – Ile Ife expressway. According to an eye witness, the auto crash involved a fully loaded petrol tanker and a blue colour, Micra Taxi cab said to be heading towards Toll-Gate end of the expressway. It was learnt Read More
4 cops, others feared dead at Enugu police check point attack
About four policemen and some unidentified persons were reportedly shot dead on Wednesday evening when gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Obeagu-Amechi community in Enugu South local government area. Apart from the security operatives, many residents and passersby who ran into the scene were either killed or wounded by stray bullets in the ensuing gun duel. The policemen were said to Read More
Police kill 10 bandits, lose 2 in Niger
The Nigerian Police Special Unit, Operation PUFF ADDER Saturday killed 10 bandits in gun battle in Kundu village in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state. The bandits were reported to have attack the police base recently established in the village due to incessant attacks and kidnap of a Royal father. It was learnt that the police however lost two of Read More
Cult war claims 10 persons in Asaba
No fewer than 10 persons have been killed in Asaba, Delta state, as rival cult groups, Aromate and black axe confraternities engaged in reprisal attacks. There was palpable tension in Asaba metropolis especially the affected areas as fear gripped residents. Details of the incident was sketchy as at press time but a reliable source said trouble trouble began following the Read More
Revealed! How gunmen killed 2 in attack on Sunday Igboho’s house – Aide
Two persons have been killed during an early morning attack on the residence of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, in the Soka area of Ibadan, Oyo State, his spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, has said. “The situation now is very bad. Two Yoruba sons have been killed in the house of Chief Sunday Igboho. The two dead Read More
How husband starved me of sex for 1 year – wife laments
A nurse in Ebonyi state, Elizabeth Omeh, Wednesday said she wants to return the bride price paid on her head back to the husband’s family. Mrs Omeh said she is returning her bride price because the marriage was done out of deceit and that the husband beats her whenever she demanded for sex. She however, noted the husband is mentally Read More
Special squad kills 5, arrests 3 bandits in Niger
The Security Special Squad inaugurated about a week ago by Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger state to combat bandits and release abducted Islamiya School children in Tegina, has killed five bandits and arrested three others during exchange of fire in another attack on the town. Blueprint learnt that the attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday and that the squad successfully repelled the bandits inflicting fatal injuries on some. It Read More
Again, suspected cultists kill man in Osun
Suspected cultists Wednesday morning killed a man at Irojo street, Ilesa, Osun state. The victim simply identified as Olorunwa was reportedly hit by a stray bullet around 9am. It was gathered that members of Eiye confraternity stormed the area in apparent attack on a rival group. It was learnt that the deceased, Olorunwa, went to buy food for his breakfast Read More
Biafra: Call for referendum now, Northern women tell Buhari, NASS
Following persistent agitations for the Biafra nation, some Nothern women under the aegis of Amalgamation of Northern Women Association in Nigeria (ANWAN) have staged a protest asking President Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the National Assembly to immediately call for a referendum and allow Igbos to go. The women in their hundreds held the protest at the Unity Fountain Read More
Ebonyi killings: Death toll rises to 42
The death toll in the three communities of Ebonyi-Benue borders that was attacked by herders has risen to 42. Armed herdsmen had on Saturday morning invaded Odoke Ishieke, Obakota Ishieke and Ndiobasi Ishieke communities all in Ebonyi local government area of Ebonyi state and killed over 30 persons not leaving behind pregnant women and nursing mothers. The communities has common boundaries with Read More
Sit-at-home: Casualties recorded, total compliance in Ebonyi
Ebonyi state among other states in south-east zone Monday recorded total compliance of the sit at home order of Biafra. Major streets in the state like water works road, Ogoja road, Afikpo road were business activities are always going on were all deserted. Banks were closed, commercial motor parks were closed, fuel and gas station and other business activities were all Read More